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Enhancing Nootropics: New Study Shows Acute Cognitive Benefits from Guayusa and Lion’s Mane
Effects from Guayusa and Lion’s Mane were evaluated on 40 healthy adults in attention, working memory, mental processing speed, and mood.
Growing Demand for Nootropics and “Wholesome” Energy
Recently, Mintel teamed up with a leading functional ingredient supplier, Applied Food Sciences (AFS), to gather insights on nootropics in what many are calling “the future of caffeine.” Their research highlighted the immense potential for beverages to capitalize on...
Five Functional Food & Beverage Trends
The natural products landscape is rapidly evolving as consumers demand innovative, health-focused ingredients. From functional mushrooms that boost cognitive health to organic energy solutions that enhance focus without the jitters, these emerging trends are reshaping the food and beverage industry. At Applied Food Sciences (AFS), we’ve identified five key trends that will lead the way in delivering functional benefits, clean labels, and cutting-edge solutions.
Read on to discover the ingredients driving these trends and how they can elevate your next product offering!
The Story of Guayusa
We want to share our story about the broader impact that sourcing botanicals can have on communities. This article tells the story of a novel Amazonian tea and its incredible impact on the indigenous people that produce it. What is Guayusa? Guayusa...
Five Functional Ingredients that Stand Out on the Shelf
What draws people to certain products over others? Brands only have seconds to grab a consumer's attention on the shelf, and added functionalities only help influence their purchasing decisions. Consumers want to thrive with the products they love, and as a result,...
Solving the Caffeine Paradox
Caffeine helps us stay alert and focus but can also cause anxiousness that makes it hard to… well, focus – a contradiction that has inspired further research.
AmaTea® Guayusa Tea Extract
Guayusa or ‘Ilex guayusa’ as it is commonly referred to as in the amazon rainforest, is a species of tree from the family of the ‘holly genus’ plants. In terms of specific regionality, the leaves are naturally found as well as cultivated in upper Amazonian regions of...
Applied Food Sciences Secure Patent for Producing Guayusa Extract
Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) has announced it is now the exclusive owner of a process patent that covers the production of enriched natural guayusa, from a single source plant, containing antioxidants, amino acids and caffeine. Guayusa is a caffeinated leaf of...
AFS issues Patent for Producing Guayusa Extract
AFS is pleased to announce it is the exclusive owner of U.S. Patent #9345707, a process patent that covers the production of enriched natural guayusa, from a single source plant, containing antioxidants, amino acids and caffeine. The purpose of this process...
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Five Notes from Vitafoods Europe 2019
Europe has a lot to offer the natural products industry and at the Vitafoods Europe Show held every year in Geneva, Switzerland, many of the latest EU innovations are on display. For Applied Food Sciences (AFS) participating in this show is an important avenue to connect with customers from all over the world. While it is a melting pot for global ingredient sourcing, it is also a great place to gather insights on what is next in our...
Three Steps to Achieve Transparency in Beverages
When it comes to beverages, the full concept of “clean" goes beyond incorporating natural ingredients into a formula. It aligns more with demonstrating the transparency of the product as a whole. This is because the premise behind “clean label" is consumers are skeptical of what manufacturers say about their products, so transparency is needed to build trust. Consumers want to see what is inside the products they purchase so they can...
Applied Food Sciences Opens State-of-the-art Innovation Center
Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) demonstrates a commitment to innovation in food, nutrition and life sciences with the grand opening of a Midwest-based Innovation Center in Iowa City, Iowa. The Austin-based company, Applied Food Sciences, is a natural ingredient...
Three Reasons Energy Drinks Will Continue To Dominate The Shelf
In 1987, an energy drink was sold for the very first time in its home market of Austria. The original beverage, at the time called Krating Daeng, was actually a Thai energy drink marketed to truckers, farmers, and construction workers. It wasn’t until...
Organic, functional innovation essential for energy drink and shot growth
During the past decade or so, the energy drinks and shots category has experienced solid growth. In 2016, wholesale dollar sales for energy drinks grew 7.3 percent to $7.8 billion, according to Roger Dilworth, senior editor at New York-based Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC). Energy shots, on the other hand, experienced 2 percent wholesale dollar sales growth in 2016, to reach $651...
Applied Food Sciences Joins the UNPA as its Newest Executive Member
Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS), an Austin, Texas-based ingredient supplier of novel organic and functional extracts designed for food, beverage, and nutritional supplements, is pleased to announce being accepted as the newest Executive Member of the UNPA. The United Natural Products...
AFS Opens State-of-the-art Innovation Center
Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) invests in the University of Iowa choosing its BioVentures Center (BVC) to be location for the company's newest branch for plant-based ingredient innovation. AFS demonstrates a commitment to innovation in food, nutrition and life sciences with the grand opening of a Midwest-based Innovation Center in Iowa City, Iowa. The Austin-based company, Applied Food Sciences, is a...
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Train Hard. Recover Clean. Why CelluThrive™ Belongs in Every Sports Nutrition Stack
Recovery isn’t just protein. Exercise creates toxins. CelluThrive™ supports liver detox for cleaner muscle recovery. Learn why it matters.
Lion’s Mane: The Latest Standout in Functional Beverages
Discover the growing demand for cognitive and emotional health-boosting beverages, the science behind Lion’s Mane’s benefits, and how beverage manufacturers can leverage this powerful ingredient MycoThrive™ Lion’s Mane from Applied Food Sciences. Learn about its clinical validation, water solubility, improved flavor, and standardized potency.
AFS and KÄÄPÄ Biotech Expand Partnership with State-of-the-Art Cultivation Facility
Applied Food Sciences is thrilled to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with KÄÄPÄ Biotech, marked by the opening of a new state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Finland. This expansion comes as a response to the growing global demand for premium functional mushrooms.
“Clean Label” to Reignite Energy Drink Innovation
Applied Food Sciences Hosts Exclusive Retreat with Industry Experts in Market Trends, Innovation, and Regulations to Address Evolving Energy Drink Market Opportunities Consumer fear and mistrust is driving the demand for complete transparency in product development. The emerging trend of “Clean Label Ingredients” is the industry’s response and...
Biohacking with Guayusa: Dave Asprey Features AmaTea® Max on The Human Upgrade™ Podcast
What happens when “The Father of Biohacking” and award-winning podcast host Dave Asprey is introduced to an Amazonian super leaf with nootropic benefits?
New Survey: Fueled by Fatigue and General Lack of Focus, Consumers Desire Naturally Derived Caffeine
Nearly 80% indicated they would be interested in energy drinks formulated with Non-GMO and organic certified botanical caffeine source.
Introducing MycoThrive™ Lion’s Mane: A Clinically Studied Ingredient for Cognitive Performance
As functional mushrooms gain traction, the launch of MycoThrive™ Lion’s Mane is well-timed to bring clinical validation to the market.
AFS Will Unveil New Botanical Energy Line at NEXT Innovation Summit
Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS), a science driven ingredient, and food technology company is set to unveil its line of botanical energy solutions at the NEXT Innovation Summit presented by Nutracon. The launch ties into the trending demand for consumers searching for plant-based, NON GMO, forms of natural energy. Formulating with plant based, raw botanical extracts instead of synthetic caffeine sources in food and beverages will...
What Veterinarians Are Linking Nearly 3/4 of All Canine Disease To
Our pet's have it rough in today's toxic world. Every day we walk our best friends by signs posted in our neighborhood next to sidewalks and parks that say "Warning Pesticide Use!" Meanwhile, even in our own homes, every bottle of cleaning solution says "Caution Keep...
New Stomach Friendly Coffee Easy on the Gastric Tract Thanks to Patent
New Stomach Friendly roasting patent really opens the door for a large percentage of people who felt like they could not drink coffee due to the stomach irritation and heartburn side effects.
Conquer Vegas With the SupplySide SURVIVAL KIT
Applied Food Sciences, Inc. shows off their newest ingredient PurCaf® in this year’s SupplySide West Survival Kits! Look to conquer Las Vegas with this energy shot powered by botanical energy.
Demand for Natural Botanical Energy Ingredients in Beverages on the Rise
*This article has been updated Nov, 2020 to reflect the most accurate information. Applied Food Sciences’ PurCaf™ Certified Organic, Non-GMO Caffeine ingredient creates “buzz” at BevNet conference; preps for InterBev June 10-13 The demand for natural ingredients in the booming energy drink...
Growing Demand for Nootropics and “Wholesome” Energy
Recently, Mintel teamed up with a leading functional ingredient supplier, Applied Food Sciences (AFS), to gather insights on nootropics in what many are calling “the future of caffeine.” Their research highlighted the immense potential for beverages to capitalize on this emerging market. Furthermore, an innovative ingredient solution known as guayusa was emphasized, which specifically addresses the...
What Your Pet Needs More of to Remove Harmful Toxins
Did you know Glucarate is naturally found in your pet's diet? In fact Glucarate is also already present in your dog's body. The problem is that in today's toxic world our pets simply don't get enough of the Glucarate they need to combat the harmful toxins, pollutants & chemicals that they are...
Detoxification and Hormone Balance Figure to be Quintessential Topics for Annual IFT Wellness 2013 Conference Chicago, IL.
Christine Fields, VP of Scientific Affairs for Applied Food Sciences, Inc., is set to highlight this subject matter with an educational presentation on daily detoxification and hormone balance during the supplier solutions presentations taking place at IFT Wellness conference 11:00 am to 11:30am...
Supporting Hormonal Balance for Better Health with CelluThrive™
Hormone balance plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health for both men and women – impacting mood, energy levels, metabolism, and more.
Natural Botanical Energy Pioneer Trumps Synthetics for Energy Drink Formulations
Consumers are demanding natural and organic ingredients, non-GMO foods and beverages, and that demand is now driving energy drink formulation, with companies who have been using synthetic ingredients searching for alternatives.
Enhancing Nootropics: New Study Shows Acute Cognitive Benefits from Guayusa and Lion’s Mane
Effects from Guayusa and Lion’s Mane were evaluated on 40 healthy adults in attention, working memory, mental processing speed, and mood.
Enhancing Nootropics: New Study Shows Acute Cognitive Benefits from Guayusa and Lion’s Mane
Effects from Guayusa and Lion’s Mane were evaluated on 40 healthy adults in attention, working memory, mental processing speed, and mood.
Boosting Immune Health by Protecting Against Toxins with Glucarate
Maintaining our immune health is crucial for the prevention of illness. While people are familiar with “boosting the immune system” by taking vitamins to fend off cold & flu, it is equally important to defend the body against harmful toxins, chemicals, and other pollutants that can cause an immune response. Every day...
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Caffe Sanora Organic Coffee Helps Underwrite Inaugural WILD Summit Taking Place on Feb. 1 Aiming To Help Women of All Ages
The Women’s Council WILD Summit is an event that brings together students and inspiring leaders at all stages of their professional careers who can share their experiences, knowledge and passions with each other, and will take place Feb. 1, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30...
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